The Dentist > A Scotsman goes to the dentist and asks how much it is for a tooth > extraction. "$85 for an extraction sir" was the dentist's reply. > "Och huv yer no got anythin' cheaper" replies the Scotsman getting > agitated. > > "But that's the normal charge for an extraction sir" said the dentist. > > "What about if yer din't use any anesthetic?" asked the Scotsman > hopefully. > > "Well it's highly unusual sir, but if that's what you want, I suppose I > can do it for $70" said the dentist. > > "Hmmmm, what about if yer used one of your dentist trainees and still > without anesthetic" said the Scotsman. > > "Well it's possible but they are only training and I can't guarantee their > level of professionalism and it'll be a lot more painful. I suppose in > that case we can bring the price down to say $40" said the dentist. > > "Och that's still a bit much, how about if yer make it a trainin' session > and have yer student do the extraction and the other students watchin' and > learnin" said the Scotsman hopefully. > > "Hmmmmm, well OK it'll be good for the students I suppose, I'll charge > you only $5 in that case" said the dentist. > > "Och now yer talkin' laddie! It's a deal" said the Scotsman > > "Can ye confirm an appointment for the wife next Tuesday?"